Events

Announcing May 10th Meeting

The Country Club of Orlando
1601 Country Club Drive
Registration:  11:30
Lunch and Presentation:  Noon

Exclusive Insight from the Federal Reserve Bank

Mark your calendars for an enriching experience on Friday, May 10th, as we host an esteemed guest, Ms. Michelle Dennard, Vice President and Regional Executive of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and the Atlanta Fed's Jacksonville Branch.

This session offers a unique opportunity to delve into the Atlanta Fed's active engagement in our communities via the Regional Economic Information Network. Michelle will provide an in-depth analysis of current economic trends, combining economic indicators with firsthand intelligence from our region's foremost business and community leaders.

Seize this chance to hear directly from a key figure at the Federal Reserve Bank, gaining invaluable insights that could enhance your advisory services to clients in these uncertain times. Additionally, this session has been approved for 1 hour of Continuing Education (CE) credit for CFP professionals.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Join us to stay ahead of the curve and ensure your practice benefits from the latest economic insights.

Our Speaker

Michelle Dennard is vice president and regional executive of the Jacksonville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. She is responsible for the Branch's Board of Directors and the District's Advisory Council on Transportation and Logistics and provides regional input into the Atlanta Fed's monetary policy process.

Ms. Dennard joined the Jacksonville Branch on July 2023.  Prior to joining the Fed, she mostly served as president and CEO of CareerSource Florida Inc., the nonprofit public-private policy and investment board of business and government leaders charged with guiding workforce development in the state of Florida.

An attorney and member of the Florida Bar, Dennard has more than 16 years of experience in workforce and economic development. She has also served as the Director for the Division of Strategic Business Development at the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (now Florida Commerce) and Deputy Director of the Florida Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development, providing legal counsel and managing government affairs.

She is a member of Leadership Florida Cornerstone Class 39, 2019 recipient of Development Counsellors International's prestigious 40 Under 40 Award in economic development and the Florida Economic Development Council's 2019 Toni Jennings Workforce Professional of the Year. She is a graduate of the Florida State University College of Business and earned her Juris Doctor degree from the Florida State University College of Law.

Registration

Members:  $25.00
Non Members:  $45.00
Students:  $10.00


The 34th Annual Symposium was a great success! Thank you to all our sponsors!

Another successful Symposium is in the books! On February 5 and 6, a room full of advisors, planners, allied professionals, and resource partners gathered in Lake Mary for our 34th Annual Symposium.   From market perspectives, best practices, insight into unique topics, and much more, the two days were filled with fresh ideas and great networking.